New guide helps students with mental health issues navigate university life. Issue 5 (15th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Novis, David
• Is Part Of: Disability compliance for higher education. Volume 23:Issue 5(2017)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 9
• Publication Date: 2017-11-15
• Subjects: College students with disabilities -- Legal status, laws, etc -- United States -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Periodicals; College students with disabilities -- United States -- Periodicals; 344.73074
• DOI: 10.1002/dhe.30372
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1086-1335

Abstract

Abstract : Among college students, mental health problems are common. The 2016 National College Health Assessment reported that nearly 40 percent of students found themselves "so depressed it was difficult to function" within the previous 12 months — with 19 percent feeling "overwhelming anxiety, " and 10 percent "seriously considering suicide." These numbers are alarming, as the pressure placed upon college students nowadays is only amplified and exasperated for those experiencing such a degree of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Fortunately, however, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has published "Campus Mental Health: Frequently Asked Questions" to help students with mental health disabilities on campus.